Communication Officer I

at Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT)
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted July 4, 2025
Category Communication
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

Introduction

Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) is a public gaming regulatory institution which was established under the Gaming Act No. 4 of 2003. Its main functions are to oversee, monitor, and regulate the gaming industry in Tanzania. GBT is seeking qualified and competent Tanzanians to fill the following job positions.

 

Communication Officer I (1 Post)

Qualifications:

  • Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations, International Relations, Business Communication, or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions with working experience of at least four (4) years in related field.

Duties:

  • Prepare and coordinate corporate public participation forums.
  • Ensure messages are clear and well-structured.
  • Take photos and videos for audio-visual content.
  • Coordinate GBT internal communication.
  • Assist in updating the GBT website.
  • Assist in coordination of corporate internal and external meetings, events, and protocol services.
  • Assist in coordination and execution of GBT Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
  • Maintain GBT social media accounts and manage its presence on social media platforms to ensure active engagement with the audience.
  • Create and develop innovative ways to communicate GBT messages.
  • Monitor and evaluate GBT communication activities to ascertain their effectiveness.
  • Manage the GBT’s response to media, publicity, and during crises, ensuring accuracy and prompt communication.
  • Develop internal communication programs and public relations.
  • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor(s).

Remunerations: As per the GBT Salary Scale.

Applying Instructions

General Conditions

  • The applicant should be a Tanzanian citizen.
  • Interested applicants currently employed in the public service should route their application letter through their respective employer.
  • Applications will be evaluated on the strength of the qualifications provided by applicants.
  • Applicants must submit a legible, handwritten, and signed application letter in English language with a recent passport-size photo.
  • Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
  • Applicants must attach certified copies of academic certificates relevant to the respective position.
  • Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
  • Professional certificates from foreign universities and other training institutions should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
  • Applications can be posted, hand-delivered, or sent through official email: recruit@gamingboard.go.tz by 25th July 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • All applications should be clearly marked with the applied position and addressed to: The Director General,
    Gaming Board of Tanzania,
    PSSSF Twin Towers Wing A, 27th Floor,
    Mission Str./Sokoine Drive,
    P.O. Box 1717,
    DAR ES SALAAM.
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